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If you have suggestions for news items, contact us at communications@ipf.msu.edu

 

Galleries

 

Steve Rondeau (left) takes guests through a tour of the carpentry shop.

Energy Open House

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Phys Planters show off their Be Spartan Green T-shirts.

Patterson captures staff with photos

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Set-Up Worker I Mick Holsinger operates the forklift to position the Prius while Set-Up Worker II Ray Farr (in green) looks on.

Hybrid car lifted to new heights

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Gallery archive

  • 2011
    • Physical Plant holiday parties 2012
    • Hybrid car lifted to new heights
  • 2010
    • Patterson captures Physical Plant with photos
  • 2009
    • Physical Plant hosts employee health fair
    • New surplus store, recycling center
    • Landscape Services holds employee potluck
    • Breslin floor gets special attention
    • Phys Planters enjoy summer eats
    • Custodial Services honors employees
    • Take Your Child to Work Day
    • Phys Plant holds charity golf outing
    • Solar panels help power new facility
    • Holiday Fun Flashback 2009
  • 2008
    • Holiday fun flashback
    • Custodial installs Breslin floor at Ford Field
    • Physical Plant staffers enjoy volleyball game

 

News archive

  • 2011
    • December 2011
      • MSU wins diesel oxidation catalysts through EPA grant
      • October 2011
        • Keeping campus safe
        • September 2011
          • Take a virtual tour of Emmons Hall
          • August 2011
            • Landscape Services welcomes grounds management professionals
            • July 2011
              • Bikers win prizes in first MSU Bikes Commuter Challenge
              • Hybrid excavator on campus reduces emissions and noise
              • June 2011
                • Mechanic shop upgrades through internal efforts
                • May 2011
                  • 7 questions with Michael Boyd
                  • Captain Construction attracts students at Construction Awareness Day
                  • April 2011
                    • Commissioning Services improves building efficiency
                  • March 2011
                    • Children of Phys Planters celebrate Take Your Child To Work Day
                    • Proper recycling benefits MSU and environment
                  • February 2011
                    • Phys Planter saves MSU student's life
                    • Hybrid car lifted to new heights
                  • January 2011
                    • Phys Planters increase efficiency in aquatics research
                    • MSU Bikes Service Center holds winter tune-up classes
                    • Workshops help employees benefit from EBS systems
                • 2010
                  • December 2010
                    • New building modeling helps Physical Plant remain competitive
                    • Transportation Services adds handicapped-accessible van to fleet
                    • Phys Planters work to keep Red Cedar River clean
                    • Phys Planters demonstrate document management system to visiting university
                  • November 2010
                    • New track allows larger train deliveries to T.B. Simon Power Plant
                    • Key shop takes second at international competition
                  • October 2010
                    • 7 questions with...
                    • Hubbard Hall receives new Sparty's and more
                    • Phys Plant team reacts quickly, solves campus issue
                    • Phys Planters brand Breslin Center floor
                  • September 2010
                    • 7 questions with...
                    • AED safety: The shock that could save your life
                    • Library fountains continue to make a splash at MSU
                    • Phys Plant intern wins national competition
                    • Phys Planters help Manly Miles Building 'chill out'
                  • August 2010
                    • 7 questions with...
                    • Waterworks operator receives service award
                    • MSU Bikes Service Center teaches children hands-on skills
                    • Waterworks department earns Water Fluoridation Quality Award
                    • 3-D lasers bring the future to campus measuring
                    • Phys Plant moves soil and saves cash
                    • Cook Hall receives window upgrade but maintains its history
                    • Diligent work from Phys Planters saves electricity on campus
                    • Green light phones increase safety in residence halls
                  • July 2010
                    • MSU Bikes teams up with 'Fuji University' to offer new bikes
                    • Central Control serves as first line of defense to keep MSU running
                    • Diligent work from Phys Planters saves electricity on campus
                  • June 2010
                    • Phys Planters enjoy fun in the sun at annual employee picnic
                    • A how-to guide for using Internet Explorer 8
                    • Phys Planter encourages others to donate blood
                    • Phys Planters work around utilities to lay foundation
                    • Phys Planters prepare pool for summer
                    • Phys Planter flies out to serve country
                    • MSU Surplus Store & Recycling Center stays green through efficiency
                  • May 2010
                    • Landscape Services takes out trash Spartan style
                    • Fair teaches Phys Planters about 'going green'
                    • Owen Hall honored with multiple awards
                    • 7 questions with...
                    • Spring training: Phys Planters learn lead-paint safety
                    • Phys Planters celebrate Take Your Child To Work Day
                    • Construction Awareness Day wows MSU students
                    • MSU Phys Planters teach tree pruning U-M
                  • April 2010
                    • Phys Planter leads team of students to fourth-place finish
                    • Landscape Services hosts snow seminar
                    • Phys Plant hosts government officials from Japan
                    • Take a tour of the MSU Brody Hall renovation project
                    • 7 questions with...
                  • March 2010
                    • New light fixtures improve campus energy efficiency
                    • Phys Planters rescue ice cream supply
                    • Proper recycling benefits MSU and environment
                  • February 2010
                    • Phys Planter wins diversity award
                    • Telecom enhances campus 911
                    • Physical Plant departments battle winter on campus
                    • 7 questions with...
                  • January 2010
                    • MSU Recycling expands materials collection
                    • Physical Plant uses organic accelerator for snow/ice removal
                    • Phys Planters increase efficiency in aquatics research
                • 2009
                  • December 2009
                    • Phys Plant improves power plant's sidewalks, landscaping
                    • MSU workers help injured student
                    • Landscape Services works to meet DEQ storm water regulations
                    • Physical Plant saves green by going green
                    • Retired Phys Planter reflects on career
                  • November 2009
                    • Giant owls no longer a danger to North Kedzie
                    • Take a sightseeing tour of the Secchia Center
                    • Physical Plant hosts employee health fair
                    • Phys Planters present gift to Izzo family
                    • 7 questions with Joe Godby
                  • October 2009
                    • New technology helps enhance Power Plant tours
                    • Architect, author looks at improving Michigan trails
                    • MSU wins 2008 Water Fluoridation Quality Award
                    • Custodial Services hosts Big Ten conference
                  • September 2009
                    • MSU's new Surplus Store & Recycling Center opens
                    • Phys Plant lights greener way at Spartan Stadium
                    • Take a Wilson/Birch construction tour
                    • Power plant burns woodchips as alternative fuel
                    • Secrets to safety
                  • August 2009
                    • Phys Planters take shooter response training
                    • 7 questions with Cynthia Jones
                    • Breslin floor gets special attention
                    • Artwork architects help beautify campus
                    • Phys Planter participates in PALM
                  • July 2009
                    • Caring and repairing: MSU bikes holds free clinic
                    • T.B. Simon Power Plant invests in bike safety
                    • Elevator mechanics aid conferences' efficiency
                    • Phys Planters go the extra mile
                    • Landscape Services tackles Freon recycling
                    • Beaumont cools down
                    • Roofer earns racing award
                    • MSU cuts travel costs with new video conferencing
                  • June 2009
                    • MSU Bikes teaches 4-H students about bike maintenance
                    • Maintenance employee works weekend to fix freezer
                    • Skandalaris addition earns award
                    • Phys Plant takes lead in biking
                    • Grad student thankful for Phys Planter's help
                    • 7 questions with Dave Falconer
                  • May 2009
                    • Gardener returns lost wallet, phone
                    • Electronic shop assists with beetle research
                    • Custodial Services honors employees
                    • Plant operators eye ozone levels
                    • Phys Plant gives virtual tour of Cyclotron addition
                    • Crews tackle steam leak, water main breaks
                    • Phys Plant wins award for campus GPS mapping
                    • Landscape Services pedals across campus
                    • Electronics Shop assists with beetle research
                  • April 2009
                    • Grounds mechanic earns top MSU employee honor
                    • Phys Plant helps with slam-dunk cancer benefit
                    • Ford Fusion Hybrids energize fleet
                    • Satellite technology assists landscaping plans
                    • Electricians stop for a student hit by car
                    • Phys Plant returns Breslin, campus to pre-NCAA state
                    • MSU Bikes aids engineering students
                    • 7 questions with Brian Barnum
                  • March 2009
                    • Phys Planters repair water main
                    • Taking a Wharton Center tour
                    • Building Services powers robotics competition
                    • Custodial Services is cleaning green
                    • Mechanic earns a master's degree
                    • MSU Bikes Shop pitches in for charity ride
                    • 5 minutes with Jay Andrews
                  • February 2009
                    • Steam team to the rescue
                    • Roofers place home for falcons
                    • Snyder/Phillips fire line breaks
                    • Taking MSU out of 'wireless dead zone'
                    • Crew transplants golf course trees
                    • 7 questions with...
                  • January 2009
                    • Workers repair fire protection system
                    • New hand dryers showcase environmental trend
                    • Carpentry buys ultra-efficient saw
                    • Crew handles Sparty graffiti
                    • Custodial dives into pool repair
                    • Cyclotron addition makes way for FRIB
                    • 5 minutes with...
                    • Take a radical recycling tour
                • 2008
                  • December 2008
                    • Crew assists football team
                    • Crew responds to pipe break
                    • Crews fix cavalcade of calamities
                    • MSU earns FRIB facility
                    • Landscape Services Tackles Heavy Snowfall
                    • Crew repairs water main pipe
                    • Physical Planters in print
                    • Watch Physical Plant employees on TV
                    • Physical Plant to roll out FAMIS Xi
                  • November 2008
                    • Mary Beth LaForgia receives Jack Breslin Distinguished Staff Award
                    • The staff at Landscape Services is battling a campus-wide enemy
                    • Workers Improve Blind Baseball Technology
                    • Remembering Lenny
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                Acting Director of Engineering and Architectural Services Dan Bollman (center) accepts the 2013 Alliant Build America Merit Award in Palm Springs, Calif., at the National Association of General Contractors of America Convention. The award was given by the Association of General Contractors to the project team for the Eli and Edythe Broad Art Museum consisting of Barton Malow Construction, Integrated Design Solutions, Zaha Hadid Architects and Michigan State University for outstanding achievement in state-of-the-art-advancement, project management, innovation in construction techniques or materials, safety record, client service, community relations and environmental sensitivity.

                Construction Superintendent Leisa Williams-Swedberg (facing, upper left) informs guests about the summer construction projects around campus at the April Construction Junction: Ice Cream Cones and Construction Zones. The April CJ was a special edition held in order to help campus commuters learn more about how to navigate most efficiently around campus during the busy summer construction season. Attendees enjoyed snacks and treats, a Captain Construction appearance and trivia questions with prizes.

                Vice President for Strategic Infrastructure Planning and Facilities Ron Flinn (center) talks to University Operator Bernie Wright (left) and Maintenance Mechanic II Dean Fischer (right) at one of the town-hall meetings held to inform employees and campus customers of the unit reorganization. To learn more about the reorganization, check out the regularly updated web page here.

                When cooling campus buildings during the warm months, MSU stays environmentally friendly. This includes converting steam from the T.B. Simon Power Plant into chilled water to provide cooling. Photographed above is an absorption chiller located in the Regional Chilled Water Plant. The absorption chiller converts steam from the power plant into chilled water for cooling purposes. To learn more about how MSU uses steam to cool campus buildings, click here.

                 

                Features

                Red water summer 2013

                Barry the construction barrelFrom May to August, Infrastructure Planning and Facilities will conduct various construction and maintenance activities that may discolor the water supply throughout campus.

                Preparing campus buildings for cooling

                Cooling tower fan at the chilled water plantEach year, MSU prepares to provide cooling to campus facilities in mid-spring. IPF employees carefully plan the timing.

                MSU employee leads students to take first place in national competition

                MiAPPA.Construction Planner/Inspector/Analyst II Ken Gottschalk recently led a team of MSU students to Las Vegas for the annual National Association of Home Builders Residential Construction Managment Competition.

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